Barry McCarthy is a professor of psychology at American University, a diplomate in clinical psychology, a diplomate in sex therapy, and a certified couple therapist. He has published over 115 professional articles, 32 book chapters, and 20 books. He has presented over 450 professional workshops nationally and internationally. In 2016, he received the SSTAR Masters and Johnson award for lifetime contributions to the sex therapy field. Emily McCarthy received a B.S. degree in speech communication, and her writing and wisdom provides a balanced, humanistic perspective. This is Emily and Barry’s 14th co-authored book.
In plain language the McCarthys give us the recipe for the secret sauce that makes sex pleasurable in long-term relationships. Readers will learn that with equal measures of wisdom and sensitivity, a dash of spice, and some gentle stirring, even relationships that have cooled can simmer again. Kathryn Hall, PhD; president, Society for Sex Therapy and Research; co-editor of Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy This is an incredible book - easy to read, couple friendly, and evidence-based. So many individuals would benefit from reading this thoughtful manuscript before and after establishing relationships. R. Taylor Segraves, M.D., editor, Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy Enhancing Couple Sexuality is my top pick for a great book about sex for couples. The McCarthys engage couples with thoughtfulness, warmth, and reassuring guidance. In this book, they provide up-to-date research on sexual functioning, neuroplasticity and sexual response, as well as attachment and attunement as part of sexuality. Their practical approaches solving sexual dilemmas provide us with a treasure trove of the erotic, playful, sensual ways to grow, adapt, and accommodate sex in relationships throughout a couple's life. Sallie Foley, nationally known sex therapist and author